Reading texts in English requires attention to contextual details and understanding of both main and secondary ideas. Read the following excerpt and select the alternative that best interprets the author's purpose.Text:
Grammar is a very old field of study. Did you know that the sentence was first divided into subject and verb by Plato, the famed philosopher from ancient Greece? That was about 2,400 years ago! Ever since then, students all over the world have found it worthwhile to study the structure of words and sentences. Why? Because skill in speaking and writing is the hallmark of all educated people.
- A The author limits the impact of grammar study to writing skills, ignoring speaking abilities.
- B The author solely discusses Plato's role in the evolution of grammar, without addressing its current importance.
- C The author presents grammar as an outdated science, relevant only during Plato's time.
- D The author emphasizes the historical and practical relevance of grammar study as an essential skill for effective communication.